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From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
AdennounUS /ˈeɪdən/
an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
from appearances alone
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
BASINnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
being joined in close association
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
drainsnounUS /dreɪnz/
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
one or the other of two
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
else
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From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
GEOGRAPHYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
highest in quality
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
longitudinaladjectiveUS /ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəl/
of or relating to lines of longitude
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
moisture-laden
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From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
NILEnounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
not any; not one
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
north-northeasterly
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From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
Nyanza
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From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
Nyasa-Tanganyika
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From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
Nyasalandnoun
a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
others
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From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
by chance
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
PlateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
plateaux
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From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
puckering
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From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
unusual or striking
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
rock-foldings
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From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
Ruwenzori
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From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
express in words
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
a lightweight cord
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
Tanganyikanoun
the longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
in the direction of
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading These lofty plateaux and mountain ranges from Abyssinia on the north to Nyasaland on the south have no doubt in all times attracted an unusually heavy rainfall from the moisture-laden clouds which are blown inland off the Indian Ocean.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes this puckering of the solid crust manifested itself simply in longitudinal strips of raised plateaux of which Abyssinia and the highlands east of the Victoria Nyanza, north and west of Nyasaland, are remains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rainfall on the Livingstone Mountains and the Nyasa-Tanganyika Plateau drains south and east to the Indian Ocean and west to the basin of the Congo; or into Tanganyika, which is likewise connected with the Congo at the present day.[119] North of the Tanganyika system, however,--that is to say, approximately north of the third degree of south latitude,--the rainfall flows either towards the Mediterranean down the valley of the Nile, or else in a north-northeasterly direction into a string of isolated lakes which apparently at one time communicated with the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea.
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading A sharper wrinkle than others produced the remarkable snowy range of Ruwenzori, perhaps the greatest altitude of the African continent.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE NILE BASIN Early in the geological history of the globe there appear to have been rock-foldings, wrinkles in the earth’s surface in the eastern half of Africa.
